The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting two webinars and a second open house in Astoria, Oregon, discussing the draft Environmental Impact Statement and the preferred alternative to reduce predation on juvenile salmon and steelhead listed under the Endangered Species Act by a large population of double-crested cormorants in the Columbia River estuary.

The law firm representing Mary Louise Flavel now says the 89-year-old is thought to be incapable of handling her own financial affairs and has issued a flurry of legal documents in an effort to stop the foreclosure sale of Ms. Flavel's properties in Downtown Astoria that have stood empty for many years.

For the first time in three decades someone else will be leading the city of Astoria after the November election. This morning Willis Van Dusen announced on KAST that he would not seek another term as Mayor. Van Dusen served six years as a city council member and the last 24 years as Mayor of Astoria encouraging a team approach to problem solving and community building.

Wednesday morning a waterline break caused Irving Avenue to washout just east of 19th St. According to the city engineering department spokesperson Cindy Moore most of the north traffic lane is now gone at the washout location. The street was scheduled for closure in August to replace the aging bridge at that location.

"The whole child approach recognizes the importance of having every child in every school be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. As a long-time supporter of a well-rounded education and a member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, I'm proud to be leading this effort with Congressman Davis," Congresswoman Bonamici said.

The Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal, acting in its role as the State Emergency Response Commission, announced today that reports received from railroad companies on the movement of Bakken crude oil through Oregon are now available to the public. The agency announced last week that it would provide the reports through the OSFM website.

Oregon State Police (OSP), ODOT and local emergency responded to the scene of a minor injury crash involving three vehicles on Highway 26 near Rippet Lane between the Highway 26 junction and Seaside Tuesday afternoon. The crash tempor arily blocked the highway.